Reckitt Benckiser Group has filed a patent for a composition encapsulated in a soft gelatin shell containing ibuprofen, polyoxysorbitan esters, and a base. The weight ratios and specific ingredients are outlined for optimal effectiveness. GlobalData’s report on Reckitt Benckiser Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Soft gelatin shell composition with ibuprofen and polyoxysorbitan esters
A patent application (Publication Number: US20240016750A1) discloses a composition designed for encapsulation in a soft gelatin shell. The composition includes 50%-65% w/w ibuprofen, one or more polyoxysorbitan esters, and a base. The weight ratios of the polyoxysorbitan esters to ibuprofen, base to ibuprofen, and polyoxysorbitan esters to base are specified within a range. The composition may further contain water in a specific amount and have a unit dose weight ranging from 300-420 mg. Additionally, the release rate of ibuprofen from the composition is highlighted, with specific percentages within a specified time frame.
Moreover, the patent application details variations in the composition, such as different weight ratios of ingredients, unit dose weights, and fill volumes. The composition may consist essentially of specific percentages of ibuprofen, polyoxysorbitan esters, hydroxide, and water. The application also mentions the use of the composition in a soft gelatin capsule, specifying the solubilization rate of ibuprofen in simulated gastric fluid. The types of polyoxysorbitan esters that can be used in the composition are listed, along with a solvent system comprising polyoxysorbitan esters, potassium hydroxide, and water. The patent application provides a comprehensive overview of the composition and its various formulations for use in soft gel capsules.
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